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According to most managers are principally administrators they write business plans, set budgets and monitor progress. Leaders get organizations and people to change. When looking at the distinction between management and leadership, management is a function that must be exercised in any business and leadership is a relationship between a leader and others that can energize an organization.
An exceptional manager comes to know and value the particular quirks and abilities of his or her employees. They figure out how to capitalize on their employee strengths and tweak their environment to meet the larger goals. This approach may seem like a lot of work but capitalizing on each person's uniqueness can save time. Rather than encourage employees to conform to strict job descriptions that may include tasks they don't enjoy and aren't good at, a manager who develops a position for their employees based on their unique abilities will be rewarded with behaviors that are far more efficient and effective than they would be otherwise. The focus on individuals also makes employees more accountable. Most employees are evaluated on their particular strengths and weaknesses; they are challenged to take responsibility for their abilities and to hone them. Capitalizing on person uniqueness also builds a stronger sense of team. When taking the time to understand what makes each employee tick, shows that he or she sees their people for who they are. When you personally invest in a person it motivates the individuals but also galvanizes the entire team, this approach shakes up existing hierarchies, which leads to more creative thinking. As a manager you must know your people strengths and what button ...